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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 644.88 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 644.88 and 356.88 is: 534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 644.88 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/644.88 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 644.88 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 230,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,144.77/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.08

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